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Why Would My Dentist Ask If I'd Lost Weight

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Treacle71 | 07:03 Tue 14th Feb 2023 | Body & Soul
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I was taken aback when she asked me. Yes, I have lost weight due to my cholesterol being high (I've cut down on bad food, which I told her about), but it was the first thing she asked me when I got into her surgery. Do you think it was inappropriate? Then she said she needs to lose weight herself.
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She was complimenting you.
07:17 Tue 14th Feb 2023
Perhaps she was just being chatty.
Just chatting as Naomi says, be happy it shows.
Losing weight can affect your teeth
She was complimenting you.
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Very interesting, Redhelen72, as my dentist told me I've the early stages of gum disease.
If you felt she had an ulterior motive why not just ask her why she was asking?
it was a compliment as if you have lost weight then the sugar in your diet has probably come tumbling down - and it would have been the sugar that caused the gum disease. A few good clean-up sessions from the hygenist or her will probably get you back on track.
Maybe she was just giving a compliment...'(perhaps she misunderstood what complementary dental therapy is all about)
I agree with Hopkirk I think it was a compliment to you.
When you lose enough weight to show, everyone and anyone feels they have the right to pass comment on it.
It seems to be some sort of inbuilt reflex.
When you haven’t seen someone for a while like a dentist for eg we do notice differences assuming that you’re not there every week, six months maybe. A compliment and a little jealous of what you’ve achieved.
You should do what I do in such situations, ask why they are asking. I find that being straightforward and, maybe, tactless is simpler than worrying about why someone asks something.
No, it was not "inappropriate".
Being overweight can cause lots of different health problems. Including teeth as you are probably having too much sugar.
Dentists are also aware that problems with teeth and gums can cause loss of weight if there is any difficulty biting/chewing or tooth sensitivity.
You clearly made an impression on previous visits.
Maybe the dentist was just filling time
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